Download AVRT6 APRS User Manual

AVRT6
APRS User Manual
V1.2（For reference only, also updates ）
Content
1. Foreword……………………………………………………..2
2. The main function………………………………………………..2
3. Outline……………………………………………………..2
4. Starting process……………………………………. 5
5.AVRT6 Software Downloads and connection method…………………………….8
6. AVRT6 Configuration Parameter Description …………………………………….10
7. ROM upgrade method…………………………………………… 16
8．Note the use of the matter…………………………………………..17
9，Example of the Beginner…………………………………..18
10,Important configuration special note…………………………………..19
Foreword
APRS system, widely used in many countries have already HAM friends, community organizations,
departmental units, field operations personnel. However, according to the case of my years in HAM
circles dawdle get, very few people in China know, not many people know, people use less. From the
beginning of a decade ago, China has introduced this system in the promotion of amateur, but until
now, to support this function radio price high above, beyond the level of consumption of the Friends of
the majority of HAM. Difficult universal application, I BG6QBV jointly designed and produced a
low-cost equipment AVRT5, AVRT6, write manuals to fully understand the national entry.
AVRT6 The main function
To say that the original design AVRT6 (hereinafter referred to as T6) when there playing APRS fans
asked me to play the radio say, why should add GPRS?
In fact, the design of the main functions T6 4:
1, some users have purchased the use of radio, with T6, will be able to increase the APRS functionality
at low cost, and more powerful than the common market, APRS station equipment function;
2, in the city or in the field, there are blind radio, GPRS is also blind, blind to the complementary, as far
as possible to protect most of the positions have data uploaded to the server;
3, increase GPRS, the position data of their own and each other's position has received real-time data
can be uploaded to the server over the GPRS, which means that there APRS gateway function. IGATE
called the English;
4, integrated display, without connecting cell phones, computers or Derek navigation, you can see
real-time or distance teammate partners (To see his teammates and their own real-time location, you
need to be connected).
一.Outline
AVRT6 launch is developed on the basis of the above AVRTT-AVRT5 aprs equipment, the main
function is to achieve GPRS (mobile network) and radio data transmission mode aprs location.
Built-in GPRS mobile network module + GPS module and transceiver TNC codec
comprehensive plan. Insert the SIM card and connect the radio to function properly (need to
pre-set parameters such as call sign), after positioning (blue LED lit) can be issued with a
calibration standard of aprs packets common business aprs compatible equipment and a variety
of aprsDIGI relay and IGATE, is home to the first version of a network and the radio version +
LCD + DIGI + Igate aprs multifunctional devices.
Features: for easy use. Into the phone card or connect the radio and MIC DATA lines to 12V
input (usually locate require 1-20 minutes). Easy to use, GPRS is a mobile phone network since
uploading coordinates without human intervention, before using the need to set GPRS callsigns
5 aprs network authentication password and login server.
Integrated hardware: GPRS module, GPS module, antenna, MCU MCU, VHF transceiver
modules, built-in battery charging IC, temperature sensor, TF card, buzzer, wireless Bluetooth
module.
Supplied: GPS antenna, GPRS antenna, MIC-6 line 2, MIC-8 line 2, 6-cell tee 1, an 8-core tee.
USB-TTL cable upgrade
1. GPS module:
Ublox-7 module, high sensitivity, fast positioning, stability, power, supporting 50,000-meter
altitude mode (no access to the car).
2. GPS antenna:
25 * 25 active external GPS antenna, built-in LNA amplifies, Star Search, locate quickly.
3. AVR Microcontroller:
Atmega128 the AVR microcontroller, stable and reliable.
4. GPRS module:
Professional 4-band GPRS module, internationally, a good network connection performance,
stable and reliable.
5. GPRS Antenna:
Finished GPRS antenna, to ensure the standing wave emission and emission efficiency.
6. No battery :()
7. LED status display (red and blue)
Dual LED display, GPRS status indicator is red. Normal one second flash once when
networking.
Blue is the GPS indicator: Fast blinking indicates GPRS SIM card is not logged aprs server or
abnormal (arrears or no card). 1 second flash once said that GPS does not locate, lit indicates
that the GPS positioning.
8. The radio emission aprs data
Radio microphone in hand, then release the PTT finished launching aprs data. Other stations
will hear the sound aprs data, the machine can not hear.
9. temperature, barometric pressure sensor (BMP085)
Upgrade for BMP085 temperature, barometric pressure sensor, IC accuracy of 0.0625 degrees,
the temperature inside the real-time transmission and board. (Need to measure the external
temperature and leads to self-install sensor 18B20)
10 Bluetooth module (connected phone or connected to the computer running APRS map _ Software)
Built-in Bluetooth module, rate 4800bps, one can decode the signal in real-time output aprs.
Android phones can be connected to two input signals KISS, emission control T6. Specific
functions see aprsdroid. Third, callsign and other parameters can be configured with Android
phones serial commands.
For example: Set callsign: AT + CALL = BG6QBV7
Set buzzer AT + BEEP = 1 Open AT + BEEP = 0 Off
More Bluetooth configuration commands escalating.
11, USB Interface Extension 1 (connection Derek handheld GPS)
USB expansion port, via 5-pin USB cable all-pass, you can directly connect garmin handheld
GPS, direct real-time map display distance or location, currently supports direct connection
to the display models are as follows:
garmin 400, garmin 450, garmin 550, garmin 650, and so on. . .
Theoretically support the WPL input (TTL level) Derek handheld GPS support connecting the
display.
Connection display conditions:
AVRT6 configuration software should be set to: Waypoint Out
Garmin the need to:
NMEA
transfer
mode,
NMEA
sentence
open,
WPL
enter
the
open
rate
by
4800
12, USB interface extensions 2 (connected to the computer running APRS map
management software)
Can be used to upgrade the line of random distribution, connected to the computer,
run APRS map management software, install upgrades line driver and specify COM
and rate, the rate is set to 4800 (the same as Bluetooth connectivity)
The most commonly used APRS software: Domestic usually "clouds tracking";
abroad usually AGWTracker etc.
II. Turned the course
Device connection :( Below is kind Interface)
1. GPRS Function: Connect GPRS antenna, GPS antenna, insert the SIM card to
the phone。
2. Radio transmitter function: to be connected to the radio T6 DATA DATA, the radio microphone in hand and mouth and hand
microphone MIC T6's tee connection interface. GPS antenna connected, you can work on radio aprs mode. Connect
12V
power, AVRT6 will be accompanied on the electric start flashing LED, LCD displays
start LOGO, after a self-test launch times into the ordinary working condition.
The blue LED to show the working status:
(1) LED flashes rapidly: GPRS logged in aprs server.
(2) 1 second flashing 1: GPS did not locate.
(3) LED lit: GPS has been located.
(4) If you receive aprs signal, LED will
blink.
Insert the SIM card schematic direction
AVRT6 use of block diagrams
Meaning display data represented
Note 1: The bottom screen was a native data, the power will be displayed
Note 2: The upper portion of the display is the actual display the received data, the need T6 has GPS
positioning, and have been connected to the radio, the radio receives a valid APRS packets appear.
Note 3: If you just plug in a valid GSM SIM card, the display shows only the lower part of the native data.
Part blank.
Note 4: If you want to achieve and IGATE GPRS uploading, you need to plug a valid GSM SIM card
三、AVRT6 Software Downloads and connection method
1.Software download：http://www.y027.com/dvbbs8/dispbbs.asp?boardid=5&Id=838
2.Connection method：
Note: 1. If your computer prompts MSComm32.ocx problem, see
here:http://www.y027.com/dvbbs8/dispbbs.asp?boardid=5&id=790
2. Configure the software prompts appear Invalid picture errors WIN7 64 resolve the
following methods.http://www.y027.com/dvbbs8/dispbbs.asp?boardid=5&id=841&page=1&star=1
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3.AVRT6 configure the connection method steps:
. a random distribution of installed cable PL2303 USB drive;
. b Disconnect the power and data cable connections T6;
. c Open T6 configuration software, select the correct COM port data lines (PC
computer equipment manager which can be seen), click to read the configuration
(Read Config) button;
. d immediately connect T6 and mini USB data cable, you can configure the prompt
reads success;
e. After the modification, you can write (Write Config)
After g. After setting the basic configuration interface can continue to set GPRS page,
just need to set up your own call sign, 5 authentication password and select the server,
and then point to Save and Writey, waiting for data to be written to save, then return RF
RADIO interface, the lower right corner point EXIT , wait for the machine can restart.
四. AVRT6 Configuration Parameter Description
Note: Please use the included USB cable, USB-TTL circuits containing not charged
with a regular USB cable or upgrading, configuring software.
First, the main setting options (main)
Callsign (Callsign): Set the callsign (4-6 capital letters). For example: BG6QBV
Suffix (SSID): callsign suffix used to distinguish between different mobile terminals. For
example: 9
Path (PATH1-3): Path 1-3, for setting the spread allowed relaying the scope and
number (can be customized). For example: PATH1: WIDE1; SSID: 1 or Non (indicating
no path)
Symbol (symbol): "/" and "\." For example:! 3012.34N / 11418.95E>
Mobile terminal (overlay): For example: ">." Detail settings shown below.
符号库
“/”
符号库
“\”
Launch delay (PTT Delay): Pre-amble of the length of time a packet, usually set time 480ms, more used to wake up the receiver
power saving features and ease of receiving equipment to decode. For example: aprs want to relay, it is recommended to set
600ms, the mutual position between the handset report recommended 300ms or 480ms.
Compression format launch (MIC-E format): aprs common coordinate a compressed data format hexadecimal numbers,
decoded data may be non-normal display, less compressed byte packets, help to improve communication efficiency.
MIC-E compression format, 8 states:
Second, decoding the serial output options (Decoder output)
When AVRT6 receive a decoded data, the decoded data from the serial output, there
are three common output formats to choose from.
1. Original data output (KISS out): is a raw data output, for example: since the front part
of the packet has been shifted, so it looks like the previous data is messy.
2. waypoint data output (Waypoint out): only receive targeted waypoint coordinates will
output data. For example: @ GPWPT, .............
3.UI frame output (UI out): the display medium is typically in a format, the reduction of
various compression formats into readable data. For example: MIC-E decoding the
compressed output format: (BG6QBV-6> SPSVP4, WIDE1-1: `* -_ l" 7> / "6d}
144.640MHz)
Map offset correction (Map offset)
Well-known reasons, google maps CHINA is biased, in some applications, in order to
GPS data points can be displayed correctly on the map, using the GPS raw data offset
some numerical methods to correctly display the offset map on. (Usually China google
map required)
Third, the text display options
1. Comment Text (Comment text): After writing data annotation, usually included with
the data after the positioning coordinates. (AVRT6 supports English characters sent
0-40)
2. Status text (Status text): status text data, typically display device status and
frequency information. Sent when the device is not positioned. (Supports 0-40
characters transmitted)
Fourth, the transmission mode options
Send mode options, a total of five kinds of modes to choose from:
1. Manual send (Manual): supports only manual trigger button AVRT6 sent once.
2. automatically sent (Auto): According to the delay time (Delay time) set the
time automatically sent once. For example Delay time = 30 seconds, 30 seconds
after the device automatically sends every position. (Delay time in seconds).
NOTE: APRS server receives packets required time interval, the proposed
transmission interval of 20 seconds or more, to avoid rejection of the server
data packet.
3. Manual Automatic Mixed Mode (Manual + Auto): both can be sent manually, you
can also send automatic timing.
4. Intelligent beacon mode (Smart): Intelligent beacon activation parameters in
this mode can be selected. Equipment will be based on the speed, direction, time
to make a judgment, as far as possible with the least number of transmissions
to outline a perfect corner route.
5. Smart + manual mode (Smart + manual): supports smart beacons and manual modes.
For more information about the Smart Beacon:
http://info.aprs.net/index.php?title=SmartBeaconing
6. Send virtual coordinate (Virtual GPS): You can set a fixed virtual coordinates, usually
in the setting up repeater station or fixed station use. For example format:
! 3035.00N / 11417.00ErPHG1010
About PHGD settings:
7. telemetry (Telemetry): Allow telemetry.
Interval times (Every): data sent once every few telemetry data. For example Every =
5, then every five packets sent once telemetry data.
Telemetry data in two formats, a non-compressed format, one is compressed format.
Can display the number of satellites, the temperature and voltage AVRT6 transmitting
acquired in aprs.fi.
8. Time synchronization transmitter function (Time slot):
Usually need to team work, a plurality of devices according to the time number, and
then based on the satellite time to stagger the transmission time. For example: There
are 60 devices, each terminal transmits every 1 minute once. 0 No. machine 12:00:00
sec launch on the 1st machine 12:00:01 sec launch ... .. (to be upgraded)
V. transmission parameter selection (TX setup)
1. Select the power (1W, 0.5W): no function
2. The automatic power saving feature (Auto power off): no function.
3. High Altitude Mode (Hight altitude): Support 50,000 meters above sea level.
Packets have a status display:
The first comment character: "K" indicates the state OK, "F" indicates the state failed,
"E" indicates the status of the error.
1. Busy waiting (Busy wait free): automatically launch is detected before the channel is
idle, if the channel is occupied, then wait until the transmitter is idle. (Functions to be
done in ....)
2. transmit serial data output (Tx serual UI OUT): UI when VHF transmit data packets
can be transmitted simultaneously from the serial output of the machine, for some
mapping software can view your current location)
6. The blue LED status display (Blue led): If you choose to allow, then when GPS
positioning LED will lit, otherwise the LED goes out after positioning.
7. Beep (Beep): emit a beep when selectable switch, the switch can not turn off the
machine beeps. (To be tested)
8. voltage display (Volt): Comment increasing the voltage display data packet
transmissions. For example: "3.56V"
9. Temperature Display (Temp): launch annotation data packets increase the
temperature display. For example: "+ 18,4C"
Six relay function settings (Digiperter)
Aprs data signal can be set to forward received. You can set the forwarding conditions,
such as "WIDE1" can be forwarded contain "WIDE1-1" route packets. Not forward
packets sent their own or have been forwarded packets.
VII. Squelch adjustment
Soft squelch (DCD): LED control switch, when time permitted, only GPS for positioning
and accept no emission when flashing, the other time and manner does not light.
Eight Transmit modulation (Tx Volume)
Modulation transmitter (Tx Volume): range 1-6, default 6.
IX. Configuration settings (config)
1. Select the serial port (com): You can select the data input lines of the serial
number or the serial number (need to install the PL2303 USB-TTL line drivers).
2. Remove the default value (Load default): read the recommended default
parameters.
3. Read
the
device configuration
parameters (Read
config): reads the
configuration parameters stored in the internal device. (Need to enter
configuration mode)
4. Write the current configuration parameters (Write config): write the current
configuration parameters. (Need to read ahead parameter or remove the default
parameter write)
5. Read the configuration file (load file): reads the configuration ini file
stored on your computer.
6. Save the configuration file (Save to file): Save the current parameters to
a computer file.
X. Other options
Message (DISPLAY): Message window message configuration parameters, for
reference, for more information see the configuration software.
Exit button (EXIT): Software exit configuration mode, while the output of the
command to make AVRT6 exit configuration mode.
Five .ROM upgrade method:
Note: Please use the included USB cable, USB-TTL circuits containing, can not
use ordinary USB cable.
AVRT6 software upgrade method: (to be written to the device ROM)
1. Download Brush software ARUBD, set up the software serial number, other do
not change (the default rate is 115200bps; flash space, the default is 128K).
2. loaded to upgrade HEX;
3. Disconnect AVRT6 connections and power, then click to upgrade the software
in "Operation" menu "download";
4. see the password to connect immediately T6 and Mini-USB connection until the
upgrade process is completed;
5. If the upgrade fails, the machine can not boot or green LED flashes, repeat
the above steps;
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Caution:
1, the power supply voltage input for 7V-12V, which is compatible with 12V
car use and design.
You can also use the 5V mobile power supply plug the USB cable, but
GPRS signal strength has changed so much and large power consumption.
Long-term stability can not be guaranteed.
2, GPS ephemeris data, power and memory modules for 3-4 hours
(ephemeris changing all the time, the longer the time, the greater the error.
Longer memories time meaningless).
3, the distribution of GSM antenna for the best match of the quad-band
antenna. Common market, GSM antenna with extended cable tested N
species, moving at high speed on the highway will be disconnected. It is not
recommended to replace themselves.
4, distribution of active GPS antenna for two amplified antenna, the voltage
is 3.3V. A gain of about 26DB. A pillar mounted on the car has been very
good effect. For a better second speed of the first positioning effect, the
same voltage replaceable head of mushroom GPS antenna on the roof.
5, the display shock level for normal vehicle use only. If you need powerful
shock. For example 5 m drop test. Gluing your own glass from the edge of
the screen. To strengthen the earthquake. Peril.
6, USB-TTL cable built-in conversion chip, not a substitute for an upgrade or
configuration with ordinary USB cable.
7, USB power output does not support the power to Derek handheld work (to
improve subsequent versions ...).
五.AVRT6 Example of the Beginner
Connected as shown, insert a valid SIM card is the easiest track GPRS network upload function.
Only the bottom line of the display has a display data, display the number of satellites, the
temperature, pressure and supply voltage.
Use this to see the coordinates and distance less than his teammates or partners, but in the
server site, via phone or computer to open the site to view your current location.
Note: only supports GSM GPRS network SIM card has been testing mobile 2G network SIM card can
be used normally.
2, only the radio connection to upload and receive decoded data (RF)
Connected as shown, do not insert a SIM card is only an RF transceiver to use their own positioning data,
Communications ended in an instant release of PTT microphone in hand, T6 coordinate data by launching
their own car station. After the GPS positioning, car station received coordinate data, displayed on the
screen, to show the other side of the distance and call signs and other data in real time, this can be done
Communications and locate each other.
ICOM car sets, have been measured supported models 208,2720,2820
YAESU car sets, have been measured 7800,7900,8800,8900,817,857,897 supported models,
KENWOOD car sets, have been measured supported models V7A
These models have been tested, other models can also try unmeasured
In addition, you can DIY wiring to any vehicle platform or hand sets use, provided that you know how wiring.
You can also purchase a dedicated hand-K plug connect the data cable, take over station transceiver use. . .
3，GPRS + Radio full-featured application
如图所示连接，相比上面的应用，就是插入了 SIM 卡。这样就是 GPRS+RF 双轨迹上传，而且有 IGATE 功能，也就是
上传网关。
GPS 定位后，电台接收到对方的座标数据，T6 内部的 TNC 解码显示出来，并且会实时通过 GPRS 网络，将对方的座
标数据上传到服务器（IGATE）
；自已的位置数据，在通联时手咪 PTT 放开的瞬间，会通过车台发送出去，同时，这个
数据，也会通过 GPRS 直接传送至服务器。
如果装在车上，就能兼作移动网关使用。这一功能在车队出行，应急救援等等场合很实用。
4，ICOM-IC2720 配合 T6 实现双频发射和双频接收应用（强列推荐）
如图所示，强烈推荐使用 ICOM-2720 车台配合使用，因为使用 2720 配合 T6 使用，除
了有上述全功能使用外，会额外增加一项功能，就是“自动调用副信道发射功能”。
所谓的自动调用副信道发射，就是当你在主信道守候或通联时，如果 T6 主动（T6 选择
智能定位功能，到了某触发条件就会自动主动发射）发射你的位置数据包。2720 会自动
切换到副信道发射这个数据包。
这一功能很实用，例如，当 T6 配置为手动+自动发射时，你的 2720 车台主信道频率是
438.500，副信道是 144.640,在这种情况下，接收来自 438.500、144.640 频率上的位置
数据包，T6 都会解码显示和上传到服务器。而且，在 438.500 通联时，放开手咪 PTT
瞬间，T6 会通过 438.500 发射数据包；T6 到了某触发条件而主动发射位置数据包时，
T6 会通过 144.640 发射数据包。也就是说，用 2720 配合 T6 使用，可以双频发射和双频
接收位置数据包。
再来看看，2720 要怎样设置？才能实现自动调用副信道发射功能
设置步骤如下：
1.按住[SET LOCK]并同时开启电源，进入初始设置模式
2.用[SET LOCK] 或[LOW PRIO]找到“PAC”（数据包操作段）选项，用调整旋钮（左边）调整修改为“R”或“L”（如果
左边是主信道，就设置为 R；如果右边是主信道，就设置为 L）
3.如果要修改数据传输速度，找到“BPS”项，选择 “1200，
（T6 仅支持使用 1200）
”4.关闭电源，保存设置
5.再次开机，根据你“PAC”的设置在左边或右边写入 APRS 频率（例如 144.640）
话说回来，如果用 2720，不需要双频发射，仅使用自动调用副信道发射功能，可以不接
手咪线和三通，也就是仅接 DATA 线就行了。
AVRT5 和 AVRT6 在 APRS 系统中的作用图解
重要配置特别说明：
箭头所示是背光控制，升级软件后，一定要重新选择这里，否则，可能会黑屏
选择：ON
5
代表背光长亮
代表接收到对方座标信号后显示 5 秒，背光就会熄灭
10 代表接收到对方座标信号后显示 10 秒，背光就会熄灭
依此类推。
。。
。。
。。。
90 代表接收到对方座标信号后显示 90 秒，背光就会熄灭
在家里使用，建议使用长亮，在车中使用，个人建议显示 30 秒合理一些（根据你的
个人喜好选择）
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